A certified nurses' aide employed by AristaCare at Whiting is under arrest for allegedly stealing and pawning items belonging to patients.

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Uriel Bruno, 21, of South Toms River, was arrested Tuesday on three counts of theft and two counts of receiving stolen property, according to Manchester Township Police.

At least three reports of missing or stolen items filed by patients from May to July led to the three-month investigation, and one more victim was identified since Bruno was charged, police said.

Most items reported missing were jewelry and electronics, police said. Information surfaced that connected pawned items to those in the reports, police said.

Bruno was released after posting $1,000 bail, but investigators are still looking for additional victims.

Tips can be left anonymously in the Tip Line portal at the Manchester Police web page, or by phone at 732-657-6111.

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